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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.18, 524.91 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.18, 524.91 and 187.64 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.18 : 524.91 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.18/524.91 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.18x = 524.91 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.18x = 98,494.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,494.11/350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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